Migraines & headaches decisions — 2022

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection and ratings in excess of 20 percent, 30 percent, or compensable for various conditions. The RO granted service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, tension headaches, cervical spine degenerative joint disease and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 26, 2010. The Board has granted TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's chronic headaches are granted service connection and a 30% evaluation for his right knee degenerative spurs status post meniscal tear from January 6, 2015 to August 19, 2019 is granted. The Veteran also receives an initial 20% rating for his right knee instability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for rhinitis, sinusitis, sleep apnea, dysentery, rectal bleeding, IBS, cystitis, arthritis, deviated septum with residuals, bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, and a headache disability due to outstanding evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that new evidence was submitted and must be reviewed by the AOJ before a final decision can be made on your claims. The AOJ will consider this new evidence in their next review of your case.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches due to insufficient medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities or obesity.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and migraines, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active duty service and are related to such. The Board also found that the Veteran's migraines were aggravated by service.

Service connection for a lumbar spine condition, headaches as secondary to service-connected TMJ, and a bowel condition occurring in a Persian Gulf veteran has been granted.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral foot conditions and an increased rating for acne have been withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraine headaches and vertigo due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran's in-service mandibular injury is noted, but further examination is needed to determine if his current conditions are related to this injury or any other service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, Meniere's syndrome, chronic headaches, and TMJ syndrome, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since June 26, 2008.

The Veteran's headaches are service-connected, but his sleep apnea and elbow disabilities do not have a service connection.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with asthma that may be related to his in-service chronic sinusitis. His acquired psychiatric disorder is also service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic headache disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being submitted after the September 2016 SOC, March 2017 SSOC, and September 2018 decision. The AOJ is instructed to consider this new evidence in their next rating decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for OSA, headaches, and hyperthyroidism with RLS are granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The claims for gastroenteritis, sinusitis, and hypertension were denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for irritable bowel syndrome prior to September 9, 2021, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a headache disorder, neck disorder, and low back disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted, but not related to service.,The Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities are denied as not related to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for headaches, dizziness/vertigo, and acid reflux due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's pes planus was granted a higher rating of 50 percent since January 18, 2021. The remaining issues were remanded for further development.,Service connection was established for stomach disability and hypertension.

The Veteran's initial 30 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted prior to September 4, 2018. An initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches from September 4, 2018, is granted.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development and review.,The Veteran's sleep apnea claim is being reviewed to determine if it is secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability (Chronic Adjustment Disorder).,The matter of whether the Veteran's Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (manifesting as memory loss) is secondary to his newly service-connected psychiatric disability will be submitted for review.,The Board has remanded several claims related to sleep apnea and its relationship to the Veteran's service-connected inguinal hernia and surgical scar.,Several skin disorder claims are being reviewed, including whether they are secondary to exposure to herbicide agents or other chemicals.,The Veteran's hypertension claim is being reviewed for secondary service connection based on his service-connected inguinal hernia and/or exposure to herbicide agents.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus claim is also being reviewed for secondary service connection based on his service-connected inguinal hernia and/or exposure to herbicide agents.,Several other claims are being remanded, including those related to sleep apnea, memory loss, skin disorders, heart disorder, sinus disorder, left shoulder disorder, gout, knee disorder, leg disorder, visual disorder, prostate disorder, foot disorder, and thyroid disorder.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is also being reviewed.